{
  "id": 18290918,
  "title": "Channel 4 Cancels ‘Married At First Sight UK’ After Rape Allegations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/channel-4-cancels-married-at-first-sight-uk-after-rape-allegations",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-05T10:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Deadline",
    "slug": "deadline",
    "url": "https://deadline.com/2026/11/channel-4-cancels-married-at-first-sight-uk-rape-1237214149/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Channel 4 has canceled Married at First Sight UK (MAFS UK) following two external reviews into welfare on the show that was hit by rape allegations earlier this year. Despite one review saying “it would be reasonable to continue producing future series,” Channel 4 CEO Priya Dogra said MAFS UK has now “run its course.” […]",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Variety",
        "title": "‘Married at First Sight’ U.K. Canceled by Channel 4 Following Sexual Assault Allegations",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/married-at-first-sight-u-k-canceled-by-channel-4-following-sexual",
        "published": "2026-11-05T10:30:06.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}